JP6905826B2 - Programs, game machines, and server devices - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to programs, game devices, and server devices.

In recent years, a system for delivering a live performance image of a character called a virtual idol to a user terminal is well known in a network such as the Internet (see Non-Patent Document 1 and the like). The quality of live stage performances (including music, choreography, lighting, production, etc., also called "content") is improving year by year and is gaining popularity. In addition, in the simulation game that trains virtual idols, the player can watch the performance video of the idol unit trained by the player, and the experience value of the idol character can be enhanced by executing the game against the background of the performance video. There is also something to do.

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However, in the past, even though the player may organize the idol unit by himself, the live stage performance (including music, choreography, etc.) itself is only selected by the player from the prepared ones. Players did not always see the performance footage they expected. In addition, although there is a request that the user wants to produce a video produced by himself / herself and send it to other users, it is not very realistic for general users because it requires dedicated software and advanced technology.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism capable of easily customizing a content related to an image showing a character's behavior.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the program according to the present invention
A specific means for identifying a plurality of game media including two or more game media with characters set by the player in a given medium placement area.
A character control means for setting two or more characters corresponding to the two or more game media among the plurality of game media in the virtual space and controlling the actions of the two or more characters according to a given algorithm.
A virtual camera control means for controlling a virtual camera arranged in the virtual space,
An image generation means for generating an image related to the behavior of the two or more characters from the viewpoint of the virtual camera, and
To make the computer work,
The virtual camera control means
The virtual camera is controlled during the actions of the two or more characters according to the plurality of game media set in the medium arrangement area.

In the above configuration, since the virtual camera is controlled according to the plurality of game media set in the medium arrangement area, the player can indirectly participate in the camera control by setting the plurality of game media. By involving the player in the camera control in this way, the player can be given the pleasure of exploring the settings of a plurality of game media until the desired camera control is realized, so that the player can be merely a viewer of the character's behavior. It is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment as a video director as well as the enjoyment of. Therefore, the game operator can continue to attract the player without frequently updating the content of the action by the character.

The "game medium" is, for example, a character or content (digital content) that virtually exists in the game in which items (tools, costumes, accessories, life energy, in-game currency, etc.) possessed by the character are set. It is a medium for specifying, for example, a medium such as a game card. The game medium may also include images such as character icons, symbols, and figures. Further, the parameters set in the game medium include, for example, a level that fluctuates during the game. In addition, as the "character" of the "game medium in which the character is set", not only the character alone but also the character equipped with items (tools, costumes, accessories, life energy, in-game currency, etc.) are assumed. The concept of "item" may be included in "character".

Further, the "medium arrangement area" may be a medium arrangement area on the game screen (for example, an area displayed on the display unit of the game device), or a medium arrangement area in the real space (for example, for business use with a card reader). It may be a card reading area of a game device).

Further, the "character action" is a time-varying pattern of a combination of the character's position and movement, and includes actions in performances such as singing, butoh, performance, acting, drama, drama, street performance, manzai, and Ogiri.

In addition, "virtual space" is a stage space for performances such as singing, butoh, performance, acting, drama, drama, street art, manga, and Ogiri (outdoor stage, concert hall, live house, school gymnasium stage, classroom). It is a virtual space that imitates the situation of the stage, truck bed, deck, etc.).

Further, in the "virtual camera control", for example, it is possible to control the time change pattern of the combination of the virtual camera position, the virtual camera attitude, and the virtual camera settings (zoom position, focus state, aperture value, etc.). included. Here, the control content of the virtual camera is appropriately referred to as "camera control".

Further, the "image related to the action" may be one or a plurality of still images, or may be a moving image. Further, when the "behavior" is accompanied by a sound, the sound may be added to the "image related to the action". That is, the "image related to the action" may be a so-called image with sound. Incidentally, when the camera control changes, the image related to the action (still image or moving image) has a great influence on the viewer even if the content of the action is the same.

(2) In the program of the present invention
The virtual camera control means
The virtual camera may be controlled according to the combination of the arrangement of the plurality of game media in the medium arrangement region and the parameters set in each of the plurality of game media.

In the above configuration, the player can change the camera control by changing the combination of the arrangement of the plurality of game media and the parameters of the plurality of game media. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of searching for a combination of a plurality of game media sequences and parameters before the desired camera control is realized.

(3) In the program of the present invention
The parameters set for each of the plurality of game media include
(I) The type of game medium,
(Ii) Attributes of the game medium,
(Iii) Fixed level or variable level of the game medium,
(Iv) The rarity of the game medium,
(V) Whether or not the game medium is a specific game medium
At least one of them may be included.

In the above configuration, the player sets the type of game medium (for example, character card, item equipment card, special card), attribute (for example, cool, cute, passion), fixed level or variable in the medium placement area. At least one of level (eg stamina, life energy, experience, rank), rarity (eg high, medium, low), and whether it is a specific game medium (eg, happening card) The camera control can be changed by changing one.

(4) In the program of the present invention
The virtual camera control means
The camera control during the action may be selected by the lottery based on the plurality of game media.

According to the lottery, the camera control may change even if the setting of the game medium in the medium arrangement area is the same, so that the player may be given the chance that the camera control will be more effective than expected, or the player may be self-employed. It is possible to give the player the interest of repeatedly executing the game until the expected camera control is realized.

(5) In the program of the present invention
The virtual camera control means
Depending on the plurality of game media, the probability that a specific camera control is selected may be changed.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to give the player the interest of searching for a game medium that is advantageous for expressing a specific camera control.

(6) In the program of the present invention
The virtual camera control means
The probability that the particular camera control is selected may be changed according to at least one of the parameters related to the player itself and the content of the action.

According to the above configuration, the player changes the player's own parameters (for example, parameters determined by the player's game level, login frequency, game progress, billing status, etc.), and the content of the action (so-called content). By changing the music, the program, etc.), the probability that a specific camera control will appear can be changed.

For example, when the action of two or more characters is "singing" and the character singing the solo part is predetermined for each song, the camera control for gazing at the character singing the solo part is selected as the virtual camera control means. The probability may be improved (change of probability according to the content of the action).

Further, for example, the virtual camera control means may improve the probability that the camera control for gazing at the character is selected as the game level of the player itself is higher.

The "camera control to gaze" may include at least one concept of "camera control with high gaze frequency" and "camera control with long gaze time" (hereinafter, the same applies).

(7) In the program of the present invention
The virtual camera control means
Depending on the combination of the first parameters of the plurality of game media, the probability that the particular camera control is selected is improved.
The probability may be changed according to the combination of the second parameters of the plurality of game media.

According to the above configuration, the player appropriately combines the first parameters (for example, attributes) of a plurality of game media to obtain a specific camera control (for example, a camera control for gazing at a character related to the attribute, the attribute). It is possible to improve the probability that a camera control that gazes at the relevant part is selected, and by appropriately combining the second parameters (for example, experience values) of a plurality of game media, a specific camera control (for example, the attribute) can be improved. It is possible to change the probability that the camera control that gazes at the character related to the above and the camera control that gazes at the part related to the attribute are selected.

(8) In the program of the present invention
The virtual camera control means
The camera control candidates that can be selected are changed according to the combination of the first parameters of the plurality of game media.
The camera control candidates that can be selected may be changed according to the combination of the second parameters of the plurality of game media.

According to the above configuration, the player changes the camera control candidate by appropriately combining the first parameters of the plurality of game media, and appropriately combines the second parameters of the plurality of game media. , Camera control candidates can be further changed. For example, for example, the virtual camera control means excludes a camera control that gazes at a character having an attribute different from the attributes of a plurality of game media from the candidates for camera control, and the virtual camera control means has experience of a plurality of game media. When the total value of the values exceeds the threshold value, a new camera control (neck muscle close-up, etc.) related to the character having the same attribute as the attribute is added to the camera control candidates. In this case, the player can be given the pleasure of searching for a combination of two types of parameters of a plurality of game media in anticipation of the emergence of a specific camera control or a new camera control.

(9) In the program of the present invention
For the specific camera control,
At least one of a camera control for gazing at a specific character among the two or more characters and a camera control for gazing at a specific part of any of the two or more characters may be included.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of searching for the setting of a plurality of game media until the camera control for gazing at the character desired by the player and the camera control for gazing at the part desired by the player are realized. can.

The "specific character" may be, for example, one character determined by a plurality of game media.

For example, among the plurality of game media, the character corresponding to the game medium having the highest rank or the game medium having the largest number of sheets may be regarded as a “specific character”.

Further, the "specific part" may be, for example, one part determined by a plurality of game media.

For example, when the game medium of a specific character is equipped with the game medium of an "earring item", the specific part may be a "face".

For example, when the game medium of a specific character is equipped with the game medium of the "pendant item", the specific part may be the "chest".

For example, when the game medium of a specific character is equipped with the game medium of a "shoe item", the specific part may be a "foot".

For example, when the game medium of a specific character is equipped with the game medium of a "sock item", the specific part may be a "thigh" or a "calf".

For "camera control to gaze at a specific character", a camera in which the gazing point of the virtual camera is set to any part of the body of the specific character (for example, the face) and the whole body of the specific character is close-up. Control may be included.

Further, in "camera control for gazing at a specific character", a camera in which the gazing point of the virtual camera is set to any part of the body of the specific character (for example, the face) and the face is close-up to the specific character. Control may be included.

In addition, "camera control to gaze" includes control in which the combination of virtual camera position, virtual camera attitude, and virtual camera settings (zoom position, focus state, aperture value, etc.) changes over time and controls that do not change over time. Both may be included.

(10) In the program of the present invention
The virtual camera control means
The period during which the particular camera control is selected may be limited to a predetermined period during the action.

According to the above configuration, of the camera controls during the actions of the two or more characters, the player can be involved only in the camera controls within a predetermined period during the actions. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the enjoyment involved in camera control while maintaining the overall flow of a given camera control.

The "predetermined period" may be, for example, a period corresponding to the chorus of the music, a period corresponding to the solo part of the music, or the like when the character's action is singing.

(11) The program of the present invention
The computer further functions as a transmission means for transmitting medium information related to the plurality of game media to an image server device designated by the player or a predetermined image server device together with an image generated by the image generation means. You may let me.

These images and medium information may represent how the plurality of game media are set to produce what kind of camera control (correlation between the game medium and the camera control). Therefore, if the image and the medium information are transmitted to the image server device, the correlation can be saved.

(12) The program in (11) is
A receiving means for receiving medium information transmitted from the image server device together with an image by another player different from the player to the image server device.
The computer may be further functioned.

The image and the medium information may represent how the plurality of game media are set to produce what kind of camera control (correlation between the game medium and the camera control). Therefore, if the image and the medium information are received from the image server device, the player can share the correlation with other players.

(13) In the program of the present invention
The character control means
The content of the actions of the two or more characters may be changed according to the plurality of game media.

That is, the character control means reflects the plurality of game media in the actions of two or more characters in the virtual space. For example, the character control means may set the character related to the game medium arranged in the center of the medium arrangement area in the center of the virtual space. Therefore, the player can be involved not only in the camera control but also in the behavior of the character by setting the game medium.

(14) In the program of the present invention
Further, an effect means for expressing a special effect in the virtual space may be provided according to the plurality of game media.

In this case, the player can be involved not only in camera control but also in special effects by setting the game medium.

(15) The game device of the present invention
A specific means for identifying a plurality of game media including two or more game media with characters set by the player in a given medium placement area.
A character control means for setting two or more characters corresponding to the two or more game media among the plurality of game media in the virtual space and controlling the actions of the two or more characters according to a given algorithm.
A virtual camera control means for controlling a virtual camera arranged in the virtual space,
An image generation means for generating an image related to the behavior of the two or more characters from the viewpoint of the virtual camera, and
With
The virtual camera control means
The virtual camera is controlled during the actions of the two or more characters according to the plurality of game media set in the medium arrangement area.

In the above configuration, since the virtual camera is controlled according to the plurality of game media set in the medium arrangement area, the player can indirectly participate in the camera control by setting the plurality of game media. By involving the player in the camera control in this way, the player can be given the pleasure of exploring the settings of a plurality of game media until the desired camera control is realized, so that the player can be merely a viewer of the character's behavior. It is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment as a video director as well as the enjoyment of. Therefore, the game operator can continue to attract the player without frequently updating the content of the action by the character.

(16) The server device of the present invention is
A specific means for identifying a plurality of game media including two or more game media with characters set by the player in a given medium placement area.
A character control means for setting two or more characters corresponding to the two or more game media among the plurality of game media in the virtual space and controlling the actions of the two or more characters according to a given algorithm.
A virtual camera control means for controlling a virtual camera arranged in the virtual space,
An image generation means for generating an image related to the behavior of the two or more characters from the viewpoint of the virtual camera, and an image generation means.
With
The virtual camera control means
The virtual camera is controlled during the actions of the two or more characters according to the plurality of game media set in the medium arrangement area.

In the above configuration, since the virtual camera is controlled according to the plurality of game media set in the medium arrangement area, the player can indirectly participate in the camera control by setting the plurality of game media. By involving the player in the camera control in this way, the player can be given the pleasure of exploring the settings of a plurality of game media until the desired camera control is realized, so that the player can be merely a viewer of the character's behavior. It is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment as a video director as well as the enjoyment of. Therefore, the game operator can continue to attract the player without frequently updating the content of the action by the character.

It is a figure which shows an example of the system structure which shows the structure of the game system of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the server apparatus of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the terminal apparatus of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block diagram (details) of the server apparatus of one Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the deck data in which a plurality of game cards are set in one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the virtual space of one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of camera control (position, posture, setting) of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows some camera control (list) applied in one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the standard camera control (timetable) for each music of one Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) for demonstrating the customization of the camera control (timetable) of one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery probability table (before adjustment) of one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery probability table (after adjustment) of one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of one Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) for demonstrating the customization of the camera control (timetable) of one Embodiment.

Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. The present embodiment described below does not unreasonably limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent requirements of the present invention.

[1] Game System First, the outline and outline configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration showing the configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment.

In the game system 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a server device 10 for providing a game service and a terminal device 20 (for example, terminal devices 20A, 20B, 20C) are connected to the Internet (an example of a network). It is configured to be connectable.

By accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20, the user can play a game transmitted from the server device 10 via the Internet. Further, the user can communicate with other users by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20.

The server device 10 is an information processing device capable of providing a service for allowing a user to play a game via a terminal device 20 which is communicatively connected to a server via the Internet. Further, the server device 10 may function as an SNS server that provides a communication type service. Here, the SNS server is an information processing device that provides a service capable of providing communication between a plurality of users.

Further, when the server device 10 functions as an SNS server, for example, a social game (Social Game) executed by using the operating environment (API (application programming interface), platform, etc.) of the provided SNS is used. It is possible to provide a game called.

In particular, the server device 10 is made in various languages such as games provided on the Web browser of the terminal device 20, such as HTML, FLASH, CGI, PHP, shockwave, Java® applet, and Javascript®. It has become possible to provide a browser game (a game that can be started simply by opening an installation site with a Web browser).

Unlike existing online games, social games do not require dedicated client software and include games that can be used only with a Web browser and an SNS account. Further, the server device 10 can connect to another user's terminal (smartphone, personal computer, game machine, etc.) via a network and provide an online game capable of sharing the same game progress online at the same time. It has a configuration.

On the other hand, the server device 10 may be composed of one (device, processor) or a plurality of (device, processor).

Then, information such as billing information and game information stored in the storage area of the server device 10 (storage unit 140 described later) is connected to a database (in a broad sense, a storage device, a memory) via a network (intranet or the Internet). ), And when functioning as an SNS server, information such as user information 146 stored in the storage area is stored in a database (in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or the Internet). May be stored in a storage device (memory).

Specifically, the server device 10 of the present embodiment receives input information transmitted from the terminal device 20 based on the operation of the user (that is, the player who executes the game), and the game is based on the received input information. It is designed to perform processing. Then, the server device 10 transmits the game processing result to the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 performs various processes for providing the terminal device 20 with the game processing result received from the server device 10 so as to be viewable by the user. It has become.

The terminal device 20 is an information processing device such as an image generation device such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PHS, a computer, a game device, a PDA, a portable game machine, etc., and is a server device via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or LAN. It is a device that can be connected to 10. The communication line between the terminal device 20 and the server device 10 may be wired or wireless.

Further, the terminal device 20 includes a Web browser capable of browsing a Web page (HTML format data). That is, the terminal device 20 performs display control using a communication control function for communicating with the server device 10 and data received from the server device 10 (Web data, data created in HTML format, etc.). It is equipped with a browser function, etc., executes various processes that provide the game screen to the user, and allows the user to execute the game. However, the terminal device 20 may acquire the game control information provided by the server device 10 and execute a predetermined game process to execute a game based on the game process.

Specifically, when the terminal device 20 makes a request to the server device 10 to play a predetermined game, the terminal device 20 is connected to the game site of the server device 10 and the game is started. In particular, the terminal device 20 causes the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server to perform a predetermined process by using an API as necessary, or provides user information 146 managed by the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server. It has a configuration to acquire and execute the game.

[2] Server Device Next, the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a functional block of the server device 10 of the present embodiment. Further, the server device 10 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each part) of FIG. 2 are omitted.

The server device 10 communicates with an input unit 120 for use by an administrator or other input, a display unit 130 for performing a predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 in which predetermined information is stored, a terminal device 20, or the like. It includes a unit 196, a processing unit 100 that executes processing mainly related to the game to be provided, and a storage unit 140 that stores various data mainly used for the game.

The input unit 120 is used by a system administrator or the like to input game-related settings, other necessary settings, and data. For example, the input unit 120 of the present embodiment is configured by a mouse, a keyboard, or the like.

The display unit 130 displays an operation screen for the system administrator. For example, the display unit 130 of the present embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display or the like.

The information storage medium 180 (a medium that can be read by a computer) stores programs, data, and the like, and its functions are an optical disk (CD, DVD), a magneto-optical disk (MO), a magnetic disk, a hard disk, and a magnetic tape. , Or a memory (ROM) or the like.

The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a terminal, another server, or another network system), and its function is hardware such as various processors or ASICs for communication. , And programs.

The storage unit 140 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function is configured by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. The information stored in the storage unit 140 may be managed in a database.

Further, in the present embodiment, the storage unit 140 includes game information 144 indicating information on the provided game, information on the game card owned by each user, and indicates information on the user as a player regarding the provided game. User information 146, automatic calculation data (automatic calculation information) 148 generated by game processing described later, cards used for each player's game as digital contents (that is, game cards) for synthesizing game cards. Information on registered game cards (hereinafter referred to as "registered game card information") and various other information necessary for game calculation are stored.

The game card is, for example, an example of contents that virtually exist in the game (that is, digital contents), and specifically, a character such as a player character, or tools, costumes, and costumes possessed by each character. It is an item itself such as an accessory, a weapon, an in-game currency, a tool or a life energy, or a virtual game medium in which the character or item is set and used in the game.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 142 in the storage unit 140 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or a program.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on the program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for operating the computer as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part).

For example, the processing unit 100 (processor) controls the entire server device 10 based on the program stored in the information storage medium, and also performs various processes such as control of the transfer of data and the like between the units. Further, it performs a process of providing various services in response to a request from the terminal.

Specifically, the processing unit 100 of the present embodiment includes at least a communication control unit 101, a Web processing unit 102, a game management unit 103, a card synthesis processing unit 104, and a game card management unit 105.

The communication control unit 101 performs a process of transmitting and receiving data via a network with the terminal device 20. That is, the server device 10 performs various processes based on the information received from the terminal device 20 and the like by the communication control unit 101.

In particular, the communication control unit 101 of the present embodiment performs a process of transmitting a game screen to the user's terminal device 20 based on a request from the user's terminal device 20.

The Web processing unit 102 functions as a Web server. For example, the Web processing unit 102 transmits data in response to a request from the Web browser 211 installed in the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), by the Web browser 211 of the terminal device 20. Performs the process of receiving the transmitted data.

In the present embodiment, a case where the server device 10 also has a function as an SNS server will be described as an example, but the server device 10 is formed separately as a game server and an SNS server. May be good. Further, the processing of the game of the present embodiment may be partially or wholly performed by the server device 10, or may be partially performed by the terminal device 20.

The game management unit 103 automatically calculates a game such as a simulation game based on the game parameters (hereinafter, also referred to as “game parameters”) included in the registered user information 146, generates automatic calculation data, and stores the data. It is stored in the unit 140 as automatic calculation data (automatic calculation information) 148.

The card synthesis processing unit 104 executes synthesis of two or more game cards provided by the player as a game card synthesis process in response to a player's request generated in a game such as a simulation game, and a new game card (a new game card ( Hereinafter, "synthetic game card") is generated. In addition, the card synthesis processing unit 104 causes the communication control unit 101 to provide the generated synthetic game card to the player. The synthetic game card is a game card provided by the synthesizer, a card game level of the game card designated for synthesis (hereinafter, also referred to as "card level"), and game card information such as abilities (hereinafter, "game"). The content may be content that inherits "card information"), or may be content that is mutatively irrelevant to the content information. In particular, the card level is a parameter that is set in each of the synthesis source-provided game card, the designated game card for synthesis, and the synthesis game card and varies during the game.

The game card management unit 105 registers in the user information 146 a game card including characters and various items used in a game such as a simulation game in each player based on the player's operation input via the terminal device 20. For example, the registered game card is managed under the control of the game management unit 103. When the game card is stored in each storage unit 270 of the terminal device 20 instead of the storage unit 140, the game card management unit 105 accesses each terminal device 20 at a predetermined timing and each storage unit. It manages the game card information registered in 270.

[3] Terminal device Next, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a functional block of the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment. Further, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) of FIG. 2 are omitted.

The input unit 260 is a device for inputting input information from the user, and outputs the user's input information to the processing unit 200. The input unit 260 of the present embodiment includes a detection unit 262 that detects user input information (input signal). The input unit 260 includes, for example, a lever, a button, a steering wheel, a microphone, a touch panel display, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like.

The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200, the communication unit 296, and the like, and its function can be realized by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. Then, the storage unit 270 of the present embodiment
It includes a main storage unit 271 used as a work area and an image buffer 272 in which a final display image or the like is stored. It should be noted that a configuration in which some of these may be omitted may be used.

The information storage medium 280 (a medium that can be read by a computer) stores programs, data, etc., and its functions are an optical disk (CD, DVD), a magneto-optical disk (MO), a magnetic disk, a hard disk, and a magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by a memory (ROM) or the like.

The processing unit 200 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on the program (data) stored in the information storage medium 280. The information storage medium 280 can store a program for operating the computer as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part).

In the present embodiment, programs and game data for operating the computer as each part of the present embodiment stored in the information storage medium 180 and the storage unit 140 of the server device 10 are received via the network. The received program or data is stored in the information storage medium 280. The program or data received from the server device 10 may be stored in the storage unit 270. The case where the network system functions by receiving the program or data in this way is also included in the scope of the present invention.

The display unit 290 outputs an image generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a CRT, an LCD, a touch panel type display, an HMD (head mounted display), or the like. The sound output unit 292 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with an external device (for example, another terminal or server), and its function depends on various processors or hardware such as an ASIC for communication, a program, or the like. realizable.

The processing unit 200 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, display control, image generation processing, or sound generation processing based on the input information and the program from the input unit 260.

The processing unit 200 performs various processes using the main storage unit 271 in the storage unit 270 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or a program.

The processing unit 200 includes a communication control unit 210, a Web browser 211, a game processing unit 212, a display control unit 213, a game screen control unit 214, a drawing unit 220, and a sound processing unit 230. It should be noted that a configuration in which some of these may be omitted may be used.

The communication control unit 210 performs a process of transmitting and receiving data to and from each of the server devices 10. Further, the communication control unit 210 performs a process of storing the data received from the server device 10 in the storage unit 270, a process of analyzing the received data, a control process related to transmission / reception of other data, and the like. The communication control unit 210 may perform a process of storing and managing the destination information (IP address, port number) of the server in the information storage medium 280. Further, the communication control unit 210 may perform communication with the server device 10 when receiving input information for starting communication from the user.

In particular, the communication control unit 210 transmits the user identification information to the server device 10 and performs a process of receiving data (user's Web page, game screen, etc.) related to the user information 146 from the server device 10. For example, the communication control unit 210 performs a process of receiving data including information of another user who has a friendship with the user (another user name, information posted by another user, etc.) from the server device 10.

The communication control unit 210 may transmit / receive data to / from the server device 10 at a predetermined cycle, or may transmit / receive data to / from the server device 10 when receiving input information from the input unit 260. In particular, the communication control unit 210 of the present embodiment performs a process of receiving the game screen from the server device 10.

The Web browser 211 is an application program for browsing a Web page (game screen), downloads an HTML file, an image file, or the like from a Web server (server device 10), analyzes the layout, and controls the display. Further, the Web browser 211 transmits data to the Web server (server device 10) using an input form (link, button, text box, etc.).

The Web browser 211 of the present embodiment can realize a browser game. For example, the Web browser 211 may execute a program described in Javascript (registered trademark), FLASH, Java (registered trademark), etc. received from the Web server (server device 10).

The terminal device 20 can display the information from the Web server specified by the URL via the Internet by the Web browser 211. For example, the terminal device 20 can display the game screen (data such as HTML) received from the server device 10 by the Web browser 211.

The game processing unit 212 performs various game calculation processes. For example, there are a process of starting a game when the game start condition is satisfied, a process of advancing the game, a process of ending the game when the game end condition is satisfied, and the like.

The game processing unit 212 is composed of various objects (polygons, free curved surfaces, subdivision surfaces, and other primitives) that represent display objects such as user characters, buildings, stadiums, cars, trees, pillars, walls, and maps (topography). Object) may be arranged and set in the object space.

Here, the object space is a virtual space, and includes both a two-dimensional space and a three-dimensional space. The two-dimensional space is, for example, a space in which objects are arranged in two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y), and the three-dimensional space is, for example, a space in which objects are arranged in three-dimensional coordinates (X, Y, Z). be.

In addition to the registration in the registered game card information, the game processing unit 212 instructs the execution of card synthesis together with the game card provided by the synthesis source and the composition designated game card information, acquires the generated synthetic game card, and obtains the generated synthetic game card. Execute game processing including playback of received automatic calculation data.

Further, the display control unit 213 performs a process of displaying the game screen generated by the game screen control unit 214 on the display unit 290. For example, the display control unit 213 may display using the Web browser 211.

The drawing unit 220 performs drawing processing based on various processes (for example, game processing) performed by the processing unit 200, generates an image by this, and outputs the image to the display unit 290 by the display control unit 213. The image generated by the drawing unit 220 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image.

The sound processing unit 230 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 200, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or voice, and outputs them to the sound output unit 292.

[4] Processing Method of the Present Embodiment [4.1] Outline The server device 10 of the present embodiment executes a given game in conjunction with the terminal device 20. As a given game, a training simulation game for training a character is assumed here. In this simulation game, the server device 10 sets two or more characters trained by the player in the virtual space, controls the actions of those characters, and executes a process of providing an image of the actions to the player. In particular, the server device 10 of the present embodiment executes a camera control customization process when generating the image. Hereinafter, the elements related to the customization process in the server device 10 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game management unit 103 of the server device 10 includes a specific means 103A, a character control means 103B, a virtual camera control means 103C, and an image generation means 103D. The specific means 103A includes a plurality of game media (for example, reference numerals C1 and C2 in FIG. 5) including two or more game media in which characters are set, which are set by the player in a given medium arrangement area (for example, reference numeral A1 in FIG. 5). , C3, ICA). The character control means 103B selects two or more characters corresponding to the two or more game media (reference numerals C1, C2, C3 in FIG. 5) among the plurality of game media (reference numerals C1, C2, C3, ICA in FIG. 5). It is set in a virtual space (for example, reference numeral 11 in FIG. 6), and the behavior of the two or more characters is controlled according to a given algorithm. The virtual camera control means 103C controls a virtual camera (not shown in FIG. 6) arranged in the virtual space (reference numeral 11 in FIG. 6). The image generation means 103D generates an image related to the behavior of two or more characters (reference numerals 8-1, 8-2, 8-3 in FIG. 6) from the viewpoint of a virtual camera (not shown in FIG. 6). Further, the virtual camera control means 103C has two or more characters according to a plurality of game media (for example, reference numerals C1, C2, C3, ICA, etc. in FIG. 5) set in the medium arrangement area (reference numeral A1 in FIG. 5). The virtual camera (not shown) is controlled during the action of (reference numerals 8-1, 8-2, 8-3 in FIG. 6).

In the above configuration, since the virtual camera is controlled according to a plurality of game media (reference numerals C1, C2, C3, ICA in FIG. 5) set in the medium arrangement area (reference numeral A1 in FIG. 5), a plurality of players can be used. It is possible to indirectly participate in the camera control by setting the game medium (reference numerals C1, C2, C3, ICA in FIG. 5). When the player is involved in the camera control in this way, the player is given the pleasure of searching for the settings of a plurality of game media (reference numerals C1, C2, C3, ICA in FIG. 5) until the desired camera control is realized. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment as a video director as well as the enjoyment of the character's behavior as a mere viewer. Therefore, the game operator can continue to attract the player to the content without frequently updating the content of the action by the character.

In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the terminal device 20 is a home-use game device or the like, and the “medium placement area” is a game card placement area (FIG. 5) on the game screen of the simulation game displayed on the display unit 290. It is assumed that the symbol A1) of. However, when the terminal device 20 is an arcade game machine with a card reader, the "medium arrangement area" may be a card reading area provided in the terminal device 20.

Further, in the present embodiment, the "game medium" is virtual in the simulation game in which the character is set or the items (tools, costumes, accessories, life energy, in-game currency, etc.) equipped by the character are set. It is a medium that identifies the content (digital content) that exists in. The game medium may also include images such as character icons, symbols, and figures. In the present embodiment, the "game medium" is a game card (reference numerals C1, C2, C3, C4, ICA, ICB, ICC, etc. in FIG. 5). Parameters set on the game card include, for example, levels that fluctuate during a simulation game.

The "character" is assumed to be a character equipped with not only a single character (reference numerals C1, C2, C3 in FIG. 5) but also items (tools, costumes, accessories, life energy, in-game currency, etc.). .. Therefore, the concept of "item" may be included in the "character" described below.

Further, in the present embodiment, the "character action" is a time-varying pattern of a combination of the character's position and movement, and is assumed to be a live performance (FIG. 6) in a concert in particular. However, the action of the character may be an action in a performance such as singing, butoh, performance, acting, drama, drama, street performance, manzai, or Ogiri.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the "virtual space" is a concert stage (see FIG. 6). However, the virtual space is a stage space for performances such as butoh, drama, drama, street performance, manga, and Ogiri (outdoor stage, concert hall, live house, school gymnasium stage, classroom teaching platform, truck bed, deck, etc. It may be a virtual space that imitates (including the situation of). The stage space (here, the concert stage) may be a space predetermined for each song.

Further, in the present embodiment, the "virtual camera control" includes, for example, a time change pattern of a combination of a virtual camera position, a virtual camera posture, and a virtual camera setting (zoom position, focus state, aperture value, etc.). Is included in controlling. Here, the control content of the virtual camera is appropriately referred to as "camera control".

Further, in the present embodiment, a stage image with music (an image of an idol character singing and dancing to the music) is assumed as the "image related to the action", and the music 1 designated by the player during the simulation game. It is assumed that one stage image is provided to the player. However, the "image related to the action" may be one or a plurality of still images, or may be a moving image. Further, when the "behavior" is accompanied by a sound, the sound may be added to the "image related to the action". That is, the "image related to the action" may be a so-called image with sound.

[4.2] Data Stored in the Storage Unit As shown in FIG. 4, the user information 146 of the storage unit 140 stores the game card information 146A related to the game card owned by the player. When the player receives the stage image as described above, the game card that the player can specify is the game card registered in advance in the game card information 146A.

Further, the storage unit 140 stores a time change pattern (timetable) of camera control for each musical piece. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 149A is a timetable for each musical piece (FIG. 9 described later). The timetable 149A for each song is appropriately referred to by the virtual camera control means 103C.

Further, the storage unit 140 of the server device 10 stores a lottery probability table 149B that stores lottery probabilities for each of a plurality of types of camera controls (FIG. 11A described later). The lottery probability table 149B for each camera control is appropriately referred to by the virtual camera control means 103C. The lottery probability table 149B stored in the storage unit 140 is a standard lottery probability table, and is used for the lottery process after being adjusted by the virtual camera control means 103C as necessary.

Further, the automatic calculation information 148 is stored in the storage unit 140 of the server device 10. The stage image generated by the image generation means 103D is temporarily or long-term stored in the automatic calculation information 148. This stage image (with music) is transmitted from the server device 10 to the terminal device 20 of the player. When the terminal device 20 receives the stage video with music, the terminal device 20 executes a reproduction process of the stage video. The reproduction process is to display the video (moving image) included in the stage video with music on the display unit 290 while outputting the music (audio) included in the stage video with music from the sound output unit 292.

Although not shown, the storage unit 140 of the server device 10 stores the audio data of each of the plurality of songs (first song, second song, ...) For each song as in the timetable 149A. It is assumed that The image generation means 103D executes a process of adding audio data to the stage image in the process of generating the stage image related to the music designated by the player. The audio data is audio data associated with the music in advance.

[4.3] Deck data and player operation Next, a game card setting screen (FIG. 5) for the player of the present embodiment to set a game card as deck data will be described. This setting screen (FIG. 5) is a screen for the player to organize a unit (idle unit) composed of a plurality of characters using the characters owned by the player. The player can make the idle unit perform a live performance related to a song specified in advance. Here, it is assumed that the number of characters constituting the idle unit is "3". In this case, the player needs to specify three different characters when forming the idle unit.

Further, the player of the present embodiment can not only organize the idle unit but also customize the camera control in the live performance on the setting screen (FIG. 5). The screen shown in FIG. 5 is generated by, for example, the server device 10 and transmitted to the terminal device 20. The display destination of this screen is the display unit 290 of the terminal device 20.

In FIG. 5, the area A1 at the upper part of the screen is a game card arrangement area (an example of a medium arrangement area) in which a game card designated by the player is set. On the other hand, the area A2 at the bottom of the screen is an area (list area) in which the game cards owned by the player are displayed. However, the screen layout is not limited to the layout shown in FIG.

In the area A2 shown at the bottom of FIG. 5, as game cards owned by the player, for example, game cards (character cards) C1, C2, C3, C4 in which idle characters are set, and game cards in which items are set ( Item card) ICA, ICB, ICC are displayed.

For example, the idle character set on the character card C1 is a first character having a predetermined attribute (first attribute), and the idle character set on the character card C2 is different from the first character. It is a second character having an attribute (second attribute), and the idle character set in the character card C3 has an attribute (third attribute) different from that of the first character and the second character. This is the third character.
For example, the idle character set on the character card C4 is a fourth idle character having any of the first to third attributes. Here, the number of attributes is assumed to be "3".

Item cards Items set in each of ICA, ICB, and ICC are items equipped by idle characters, such as tools (training tickets, etc.), costumes (dresses), accessories (earrings, pendants, shoes, socks, etc.). (Hat, etc.), life energy, or in-game currency. In addition, like the character, the attribute may be set for the item. However, for the sake of simplicity below, it is assumed that the item has no attributes set.

In the example shown in FIG. 5, the item set in the item card ICA is an "earring item", the item set in the item card ICB is a "pendant item", and the item set in the item card ICC is. , "Shoes item". In the present embodiment, the item card ICA in which the earring item is set has, for example, a function of expressing camera control called "face close-up shot" (described later), and the item card ICB in which the pendant item is set is For example, an item card ICC having a function of expressing a camera control called "chest close-up shot" (described later) and having a shoe item set is, for example, a camera control called "foot close-up shot" (described later). Has a function of expressing.

On the other hand, in the game card arrangement area A1 shown in the upper part of FIG. 5, a character card C1, a character card C2, and a character card C3 are set as game cards designated by the player. In the example of FIG. 5, the arrangement order of the character cards in the game card arrangement area A1 is the order of the character card C1, the character card C2, and the character card C3 in order from the left side when viewed from the player side. In the present embodiment, the arrangement of the character card C1, the character card C2, and the character card C3 in the game card arrangement area A1 is reflected in the arrangement of the first character, the second character, and the third character in the stage of the virtual space. (Fig. 6 described later).

Here, when the player of the present embodiment desires a "close-up shot" (described later) of the third character, as shown in FIG. 5, the character card C3 in which the third character is set is used. Set in the game card arrangement area A1 more than the character cards C1 and C2 of the above (set by superimposing).

Further, when the player of the present embodiment desires a "close-up shot" (described later) of the second character, the character card C2 in which the second character is set is transferred from the other character cards C1 and C3. Many are set in the game card arrangement area A1 (set by superimposing).

Further, when the player of the present embodiment desires a "close-up shot" (described later) of the first character, the character card C1 in which the first character is set is transferred from the other character cards C2 and C3. Many are set in the game card arrangement area A1 (set by superimposing).

Further, when the player of the present embodiment desires a "face close-up shot" (described later) of the third character, as shown in FIG. 5, the third character uses the item card ICA in which the earring item is set. Set on the set character card C3 (set by superimposing).

Further, when the player of the present embodiment desires a "chest close-up shot" (described later) of the third character, the item card ICB in which the pendant item is set is used, and the character card C3 in which the third character is set is used. Set to (superimpose and set).

Further, when the player of the present embodiment desires a "foot close-up shot" (described later) of the third character, the item card ICC in which the shoe item is set and the character card C3 in which the third character is set are used. Set to (superimpose and set).

Further, when the player of the present embodiment desires a "face close-up shot" (described later) of the second character, the item card ICA in which the earring item is set is used, and the character card C2 in which the second character is set is used. Set to (superimpose and set).

Further, when the player of the present embodiment desires a "chest close-up shot" (described later) of the second character, the item card ICB in which the pendant item is set is used, and the character card C3 in which the second character is set is used. Set to (superimpose and set).

Further, when the player of the present embodiment desires a "foot close-up shot" (described later) of the second character, the item card ICC in which the shoe item is set and the character card C2 in which the second character is set are used. Set to (superimpose and set).

Further, when the player of the present embodiment desires a "face close-up shot" (described later) of the first character, the item card ICA in which the earring item is set is used, and the character card C1 in which the first character is set is used. Set to (superimpose and set).

Further, when the player of the present embodiment desires a "chest close-up shot" (described later) of the first character, the item card ICB in which the pendant item is set is used, and the character card C1 in which the first character is set is used. Set to (superimpose and set).

Further, when the player of the present embodiment desires a "foot close-up shot" (described later) of the first character, the item card ICC in which the shoe item is set and the character card C1 in which the first character is set are used. Set to (superimpose and set).

[4.4] Explanation of virtual space As shown in FIG. 6, the virtual space 11 is constructed as a virtual three-dimensional space, and a stage 4 which is a live performance performance hall is arranged in the virtual space 11. NS. On this stage 4, the first character 8-1, the second character 8-2, and the third character 8-3, which are NPCs (non-avatars), perform a live performance under the control of the character control means 103B. Here, "live performance" is used to mean a combination of singing and dancing.

The arrangement order of the characters in the stage 4 of FIG. 6 is the first character 8-1, the second character 8-2, and the third character 8-3 in order from the left side when viewed from the audience side of the stage 4. This arrangement order follows the arrangement order of the character cards C1, C2, and C3 in the game card arrangement area A1.

Figure 5 shows the appearance, gender, age, costume (dress), accessories (earrings, pendants, shoes, socks, hats, etc.) of the first character 8-1, which is located on the left side when viewed from the audience side of stage 4. The attributes and parameters of the character card C1 arranged on the left side of the game card arrangement area A1 (including the attributes and parameters of the item card when the item card is set in the character card C1) are reflected.

The appearance, gender, age, costume (dress), accessories (earrings, pendants, shoes, socks, hats, etc.) of the second character 8-2 located in the center when viewed from the audience side of stage 4 are shown in Fig. 5. The attributes and parameters of the character card C2 arranged in the center of the game card arrangement area A1 (including the attributes and parameters of the item card when the item card is set in the character card C2) are reflected.

The appearance, gender, age, costume (dress), accessories (earrings, pendants, shoes, socks, hats, etc.) of the third character 8-3 located on the right side when viewed from the audience side of stage 4 are shown in Fig. 5. The attributes and parameters of the character card C3 arranged on the right side of the game card arrangement area A1 (including the attributes and parameters of the item card when the item card is set in the character card C3) are reflected.

[4.5] Types of Camera Control FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the types of camera control, and FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a list of camera controls adopted in the present embodiment.

The server device 10 of the present embodiment sets a virtual camera in the virtual space 11, the image generation means 103D generates a stage image from the viewpoint of the virtual camera, and the virtual camera control means 103C is a virtual camera in the virtual space 11. Controls the position, orientation, and settings (zoom position, focus state, aperture value, etc.). The virtual camera control means 103C of the present embodiment assumes the following 13 types of camera control (1) to (13) as the control content (camera control) of the virtual camera. That is, the virtual camera control means 103C switches the camera control in one song between at least two of the 13 types of camera controls (1) to (13).

(1) Whole body close-up shot of the first character CAM1-1:
This is a camera control in which the gazing point of the virtual camera is set to any part of the body (for example, the face) of the first character 8-1, and the whole body of the character 8-1 is close-up. Reference numeral CAM1-1 in FIG. 7 shows an example of the position and posture of the virtual camera related to the whole body close-up shot of the first character 8-1. In this camera control, the combination of the virtual camera position, the virtual camera attitude, and the virtual camera settings (zoom position, focusing state, aperture value, etc.) is changed according to time (following character 8-1). Control).

(2) Face close-up shot of the first character CAM1-2:
This is a camera control in which the gazing point of the virtual camera is set to the face of the first character 8-1 and the face is close-up to the face of the character 8-1. Reference numeral CAM1-2 in FIG. 7 shows an example of the position and posture of the virtual camera related to the face close-up shot of the first character 8-1. In this camera control, the combination of the virtual camera position, the virtual camera attitude, and the virtual camera settings (zoom position, focusing state, aperture value, etc.) is changed according to time (following character 8-1). Control).

(3) Chest close-up shot of the first character CAM1-3:
This is a camera control in which the gazing point of the virtual camera is set on the chest of the first character 8-1 and the close-up is on the chest of the character 8-1. Reference numeral CAM1-3 in FIG. 7 shows an example of the position and posture of the virtual camera related to the chest close-up shot of the first character 8-1. In this camera control, the combination of the virtual camera position, the virtual camera attitude, and the virtual camera settings (zoom position, focusing state, aperture value, etc.) is changed according to time (following character 8-1). Control).

(4) Foot close-up shot of the first character CAM1-4:
This is a camera control in which the gazing point of the virtual camera is set to the foot of the first character 8-1, and the foot of the character 8-1 is close-up. Reference numeral CAM1-4 in FIG. 7 shows an example of the position and posture of the virtual camera related to the foot close-up shot of the first character 8-1. In this camera control, the combination of the virtual camera position, the virtual camera attitude, and the virtual camera settings (zoom position, focusing state, aperture value, etc.) is changed according to time (following character 8-1). Control). Further, for this shot, a control (fanning shot) in which the character is fanned from below may be adopted.

(5) Whole body close-up shot of the second character CAM2-1:
This is a camera control in which the gazing point of the virtual camera is set to any part of the body (for example, the face) of the second character 8-2, and the whole body of the character 8-2 is close-up. Note that this camera control is a control that changes the combination of the virtual camera position, virtual camera attitude, and virtual camera settings (zoom position, focus state, aperture value, etc.) according to time (following character 8-2). Control).

(6) Face close-up shot of the second character CAM2-2:
This is a camera control in which the gazing point of the virtual camera is set to the face of the second character 8-2 and the face is close-up to the face of the character 8-2. Note that this camera control is a control that changes the combination of the virtual camera position, virtual camera attitude, and virtual camera settings (zoom position, focus state, aperture value, etc.) according to time (following character 8-2). Control).

(7) Chest close-up shot of the second character CAM2-3:
This is a camera control in which the gazing point of the virtual camera is set on the chest of the second character 8-2 and the close-up is on the chest of the character 8-2. Note that this camera control is a control that changes the combination of the virtual camera position, virtual camera attitude, and virtual camera settings (zoom position, focus state, aperture value, etc.) according to time (following character 8-2). Control).

(8) Second character's foot close-up shot CAM2-4:
This is a camera control in which the gazing point of the virtual camera is set to the foot of the second character 8-2 and the foot of the character 8-2 is close-up. Note that this camera control is a control that changes the combination of the virtual camera position, virtual camera attitude, and virtual camera settings (zoom position, focus state, aperture value, etc.) according to time (following character 8-2). Control). Further, for this shot, a control (fanning shot) in which the character is fanned from below may be adopted.

(9) Whole body close-up shot of the third character CAM3-1:
This is a camera control in which the gazing point of the virtual camera is set to any part of the body (for example, the face) of the third character 8-3, and the whole body of the character 8-3 is close-up. In addition, this camera control is a control (following character 8-3) that changes the combination of the virtual camera position, the virtual camera attitude, and the virtual camera settings (zoom position, focusing state, aperture value, etc.) according to time. Control).

(10) Face close-up shot of the third character CAM3-2:
This is a camera control in which the gazing point of the virtual camera is set to the face of the third character 8-3 and the face is close-up to the face of the character 8-3. This camera control controls the position of the virtual camera, the attitude of the virtual camera, and the settings of the virtual camera (zoom position, focus state, aperture value, etc.).
The control may be such that the combination of the above is changed according to the time (control to follow the character 8-3).

(11) Chest close-up shot of the third character CAM3-3:
This is a camera control in which the gazing point of the virtual camera is set on the chest of the third character 8-3 and the close-up is on the chest of the character 8-3. In addition, this camera control is a control (following character 8-3) that changes the combination of the virtual camera position, the virtual camera attitude, and the virtual camera settings (zoom position, focusing state, aperture value, etc.) according to time. Control).

(12) Third character's foot close-up shot CAM3-4:
This is a camera control in which the gazing point of the virtual camera is set to the foot of the second character 8-3 and the foot of the character 8-3 is close-up. In addition, this camera control is a control (following character 8-3) that changes the combination of the virtual camera position, the virtual camera attitude, and the virtual camera settings (zoom position, focusing state, aperture value, etc.) according to time. Control). Further, for this shot, a control (fanning shot) in which the character is fanned from below may be adopted.

(13) All shots CAM-ALL:
This is a camera control in which the gazing point of the virtual camera is set in the center of the stage 4 and the drawn images of all the characters 8-1, 8-2, and 8-3 are captured. In addition, this camera control is a control (following character 8-3) that changes the combination of the virtual camera position, the virtual camera attitude, and the virtual camera settings (zoom position, focusing state, aperture value, etc.) according to time. Control). In this shot, the posture of the virtual camera may be incorporated so as to look down on the stage 4.

[4.6] Explanation of Timetable for Each Music FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a standard timetable 149A for camera control for each music. Since the tempo, melody composition, and required time of the music differ depending on the music, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, a standard timetable 149A is prepared for each music. Here, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that information indicating a specific section of the song (for example, a chorus section) is added to the timetable of each song. The chorus section is the most exciting period in a song, and is the so-called "story point". The chorus section is predetermined for each song. The chorus section may be located in the middle of the song or at the end of the song. For example, in FIG. 9, the portion surrounded by the thick line frame is the chorus section of each song. In the example of FIG. 9, "all shots" are adopted in the chorus section of the standard timetable 149A.

[4.7] Customization of timetable Here, it is assumed that the music specified by the player is the "first music" shown in FIG. 9, and the timetable related to the first music is customized as an example. I will list it. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a timetable customization process.

The virtual camera control means 103C controls the virtual camera according to the combination of the arrangement of the plurality of game cards in the game card arrangement area A1 and the parameters set for each of the plurality of game cards.

For example, the virtual camera control means 103C is a standard shown in FIG. 10A according to the combination of the arrangement of the plurality of game cards in the game card arrangement area A1 and the parameters set for each of the plurality of game cards. Change the timetable to a customized timetable (FIG. 10B). In the customized timetable (FIG. 10B), the camera control in the chorus section has been changed from "all shot CAM-ALL" to "third character face close-up shot CAM3-2". .. That is, according to the example of FIG. 10, in the customized timetable (FIG. 10 (B)), a camera control called "third character's face close-up shot CAM3-2" appears in the chorus section. .. The virtual camera control means 103C controls the camera according to a customized timetable (FIG. 10B).

Here, the parameters reflected by the virtual camera control means 103C in the control of the virtual camera are, for example,
(I) Types of game cards (character cards and item cards),
(Ii) Game card attributes (character attributes, item attributes),
(Iii) Fixed or variable level of game card (life energy, experience points, etc.),
(Iv) Game card rarity,
(V) Whether or not the game card is a specific game card (such as a happening card)
(Vi) At least one of the number of game cards.

For example, the identification means 103A of the present embodiment identifies the character card having the largest number of characters (character card C3 in the example of FIG. 5) among the character cards arranged in the game card arrangement area A1, and assigns the character card C3 to the character card C3. The set character (third character in the example of FIG. 5) is specified. Further, the identification means 103A identifies the item card ICA set in the character card C3, and identifies the item (earring item in the example of FIG. 5) set in the item card ICA.

Then, the virtual camera control means 103C has a camera control (third) related to the specified character and item (third character and earring item) from the 13 types of camera controls (1) to (13) shown in FIG. Select 3 character face close-up shot CAM3-2) and apply the selected camera control (3rd character face close-up shot CAM3-2) to the chorus section of the customized timetable.

Therefore, the player can change the camera control (customize the timetable) by changing the combination of the arrangement of the plurality of game media in the game card arrangement area A1 and the parameters of the plurality of game media. In addition, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of searching for a combination of a plurality of game media sequences and parameters before the desired camera control is realized. For example, the player sets the type of game medium (for example, character card, item equipment card, special card), attribute (for example, cool, cute, passion), fixed level or variable level set in the game card arrangement area A1. At least one of (eg, stamina, life energy, experience, rank), rarity (eg, high, medium, low), and whether or not it is a specific game medium (eg, whether it is a happening card). The camera control can be changed by changing. The happening card has, for example, a function of expressing special camera control (for example, nape close-up shot, thigh close-up shot, etc.).

[4.8] Selection by Lottery Processing The virtual camera control means 103C in the present embodiment selects camera control during a character's live performance by a lottery based on a plurality of game cards set in the game card arrangement area A1. May be good. In this case, the virtual camera control means 103C may change the probability that a specific camera control is selected according to the plurality of game cards.
As described above, specific camera control includes camera control (whole body close-up shot) that gazes at a specific character placed in the virtual space 11 and a specific part of any character placed in the virtual space 11. At least one of the camera controls (face close-up shot, chest close-up shot, foot close-up shot) to be watched may be included.

For example, the identification means 103A of the present embodiment identifies the character card having the largest number of characters (character card C3 in the example of FIG. 5) among the character cards arranged in the game card arrangement area A1, and assigns the character card C3 to the character card C3. The set character (third character in the example of FIG. 5) is specified. Further, the identification means 103A identifies the item card ICA set in the character card C3, and identifies the item (earring item in the example of FIG. 5) set in the item card ICA.

Further, the virtual camera control means 103C controls the camera (CAM3-1 to 3-4) related to the specified character (third character in the example of FIG. 5) in the lottery probability table (FIG. 11A) prepared in advance. Improve the lottery probability of (see inside the thick frame in FIG. 11B). Among them, in particular, the virtual camera control means 103C improves the lottery probability of the camera control (face close-up shot CAM3-2) related to the specified item (earring item in the example of FIG. 5) (thick frame line in FIG. 11B). See inside). As a result, in the example shown in FIG. 11B, the lottery probability related to the face close-up shot of the third character is set to be particularly higher than the lottery probability related to other camera controls. Then, the virtual camera control means 103C selects the camera control to be applied to the chorus section of the customized timetable by executing the lottery process based on the adjusted lottery probability table (FIG. 11B).

According to the above lottery process, the camera control (customized timetable) can change even if the game card settings in the game card arrangement area A1 are the same, so that the camera control is more effective than one's expectation. It is possible to give the player the chance of being manifested, or to give the player the interest of repeatedly executing the game until the camera control that he / she expects is manifested. In addition, it is possible to give the player the interest of searching for a game card that is advantageous for the manifestation of a specific camera control. In addition, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of searching for the settings of a plurality of game cards until the camera control that closes up the character desired by the player and the camera control that closes up the portion desired by the player appear.

[4.8.1] Adjustment of lottery probability according to card placement In the above description, the virtual camera control means 103C uses the number of character cards in the game card placement area A1 as the lottery probability in the lottery probability table (FIG. 11A). However, the placement of the character cards in the game card placement area A1 may be reflected in the lottery probability. For example, the identification means 103A identifies the character card (character card C2 in the example of FIG. 5) arranged in the center among the character cards arranged in the game card arrangement area A1, and the virtual camera control means 103C corresponds to the character card. The lottery probability of the character set on the character card C2 (the second character in the example of FIG. 5) may be improved.

[4.9] Adjustment of lottery probability according to game level The virtual camera control means 103C responds to at least one of the parameters related to the player itself and the content of the live performance (a performance and a musical piece in the present embodiment). It is also possible to change the probability that a particular camera control will be selected. In this case, the player changes the player's own parameters (for example, parameters determined by the player's game level, login frequency, game progress, billing status, etc.) or changes the music. The probability that a particular camera control will occur can be varied. For example, when the character that sings the solo part is predetermined for each song, the virtual camera control means 103C improves the probability that the camera control that gazes at the character that sings the solo part is selected (change of the probability according to the song). ). Further, for example, the higher the game level of the player himself / herself, the higher the probability that the camera control for gazing at the character (that is, the close-up shot) is selected is higher than the probability that all shots are selected.

Here, the section in which the specific camera control is expressed is limited to the predetermined section (the chorus section) of the music, but the virtual camera control means 103C is the frequency at which the specific camera control is expressed in the music. At least one of (frequency of close-up) and length of onset (length of close-up time) may be improved. FIG. 13 shows an example in which the frequency of occurrence of camera control called a face close-up shot of a third character is relatively improved. FIG. 13 (A) is a standard timetable, and FIG. 13 (B) shows a section of the standard timetable for all shots (all gaze section) as a close-up shot of the face of the third character. By substituting, the frequency of occurrence (number of occurrences) of the face close-up shot of the third character is increased. As a result, the time length of the face close-up shot of the third character is improved.

[4.10] Specific adjustment of lottery probability In the virtual camera control means 103C, a specific camera control is selected according to a combination of first parameters of a plurality of game cards set in the game card arrangement area A1. The probability may be increased and the probability may be changed according to the combination of the second parameters of the plurality of game cards.

For example, the identification means 103A identifies the most dominant attribute (the attribute possessed by the largest number of game cards) among the attributes of the plurality of game cards set in the game card arrangement area A1, and the plurality of them. Calculate the total value of the experience points set on the game card. On the other hand, the virtual camera control means 103C improves the probability that a close-up of a character having the same attribute as the attribute is selected, and the larger the total value of the experience values of a plurality of game cards, the higher the value of the probability. After setting it high, the lottery process is executed.

Therefore, the player selects a specific camera control (here, a close-up of a specific character) by appropriately combining the first parameters (attributes here) of the plurality of game media set in the game card arrangement area A1. A specific camera control (close-up) is selected by appropriately combining the second parameters (experience value in this case) of a plurality of game media set in the game card arrangement area A1. You can change the probability of

[4.11] Increase / decrease of camera control candidates The virtual camera control means 103C selects camera control candidates that can be selected according to the combination of the first parameters of a plurality of game cards set in the game card arrangement area A1. It may be changed to change the camera control candidates that can be selected according to the combination of the second parameters of the plurality of game cards.

For example, the identification means 103A specifies the attributes of a plurality of game cards set in the game card arrangement area A1 as the first parameter, and the most dominant attribute among those attributes (the largest number of game cards have). (Attribute) is specified, and the experience values set for the plurality of game cards are specified as the second parameter, and the total value of the experience points is calculated. Then, the virtual camera control means 103C deletes a close-up shot of a character having an attribute different from the attribute from the camera control candidates, and the virtual camera control means 103C deletes the close-up shot of the character having an attribute different from the attribute when the total value exceeds the threshold value. , Add new camera controls (neck close-up shots, thigh close-up shots, etc.) as camera control candidates. After that, the virtual camera control means 103C executes the lottery process.

Therefore, by appropriately combining the attributes of a plurality of game cards, the player excludes close-up shots of characters having attributes different from the attributes from the camera control candidates, and appropriately adjusts the experience values of the plurality of game cards. By combining with, new camera controls (here, neck muscle close-up shots, thigh close-up shots, etc.) can be added as candidates for camera control. In this case, a plurality of specific camera controls (here, close-up shots of characters having the attribute) and new camera controls (here, neck muscle close-up shots, thigh close-up shots, etc.) are expected to appear. The fun of exploring a combination of two types of game cards can be given to the player.

In addition, although the explanation of excluding or adding a candidate for camera control has been described here, "excluding a certain candidate for camera control" is equivalent to "setting the probability of the candidate for camera control to zero". Therefore, "adding a certain candidate for camera control" is equivalent to "setting the probability of the candidate for camera control from zero to a value larger than zero".

[4.12] Supplementary information on section limitation As described above, the virtual camera control means 103C limits the period in which a specific camera control is selected to a predetermined period (rust section) during the live performance, so that the virtual space 11 Of the camera controls during the live performance of the character set to, the player can be involved only in the camera control within a predetermined period during the live performance. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the enjoyment of being involved in camera control (customizing the timetable) while maintaining the overall flow of a given camera control (overall flow of the timetable). However, in the present embodiment, it goes without saying that the period in which a specific camera control is selected may be the entire section of the music. For example, the virtual camera control means 103C may control the frequency and duration of the camera control that closes up a specific character during a live performance according to a plurality of card media.

[4.13] Upload function The communication unit 196 of the server device 10 transmits medium information (deck data) related to a plurality of game cards set in the game card arrangement area A1 together with a stage image generated by the image generation means 103D. It may function as a transmission means for transmitting (uploading) to an image server device designated by the player or a predetermined image server device. These stage images and deck data may represent how to set a plurality of game cards to produce what kind of camera control (correlation between the game card and the camera control). Therefore, if the stage video and the deck data are transmitted (uploaded) to the image server device, the correlation can be saved.

For example, the player can view the stage image generated by the image generation means 103D on the terminal device 20. Then, when the player likes the camera control of the stage image, the player inputs the upload instruction to the terminal device 20 by operating the input unit 260. The communication unit 296 of the terminal device 20 transmits an upload instruction to the server device 10. The server device 10 that has received the upload instruction adds the deck data related to the game card set in the game card arrangement area A1 to the stage video file, and the image server device (server of the video sharing site or SNS) specified by the player. Upload the file to the server, etc.).

[4.14] Download Function Further, the communication unit 196 of the server device 10 receives (downloads) the medium information (deck data) transmitted from the image server device together with the image by another player different from the player. It may function as a receiving means. The stage video and deck data may represent how the plurality of game cards are set to produce what kind of camera control (correlation between the game card and the camera control). Therefore, if the stage image and the deck data are received (downloaded) from the image server device, the player can share the correlation with other players.

For example, the player can access an image server device (such as a server of a video sharing site or an SNS server) via a terminal device 20 and view a stage video uploaded by another player. At this time, the deck data related to the stage image may or may not be displayed together with the stage image. Then, when the player likes the camera control of the stage image, the player inputs the download instruction to the terminal device 20 by operating the input unit 260. The communication unit 296 of the terminal device 20 transmits a download instruction to the server device 10. Upon receiving the download instruction, the server device 10 accesses the image server device and downloads the file (or deck data included in the file) of the stage video to which the deck data is added. Then, when the player plays the simulation game, the server device 10 reproduces the deck data on the game card setting screen (FIG. 5). Then, when the player owns all the game cards constituting the deck data, the server device 10 permits the execution of the customization process (input of the start instruction) based on the deck data. In addition, the player can use the deck data as it is in the customization process, or can change a part of the deck data by himself / herself.

Since the lottery process is introduced in the customization process, the stage image provided to the player by the customization process has exactly the same camera control as the stage image uploaded by another player (stage image uploaded by another player). Although it does not occur, it is considered that there is a high probability that the same camera control will occur. In addition, as mentioned above, the lottery process is introduced in the customization process, so if uploading is possible as described above, if rare camera control accidentally appears in the stage image due to certain deck data, such a special It is also possible to give individual players the pleasure of showing off their stage images to other players. Therefore, interaction between players is activated, and it can be expected that the popularity of simulation games will increase.

[4.15] Character control according to a game card The character control means 103B has a character action content (live performance) set in the virtual space 11 according to a plurality of game cards set in the game card arrangement area A1. The contents of) may be changed. For example, as described above, the character control means 103B may reflect the arrangement of the plurality of game cards in the game card arrangement area A1 in the arrangement of the plurality of characters in the virtual space 11. Further, for example, the character control means 103B performs a special action (wink, throwing kiss, calling, etc.) to the character corresponding to the character card having the largest number of cards among the plurality of game cards arranged in the game card arrangement area A1. ) May be done. In this case, the player can be involved not only in the camera control but also in the action of the character by setting the game card in the game card arrangement area A1. Further, the background of the stage, which is the virtual space 11, and the equipment (costumes, tools, accessories) of the characters may be changed according to the plurality of game cards set in the game card arrangement area A1.

[4.16] Other effects In the present embodiment, an example in which the camera control and character control of the live performance are changed according to the game medium set by the player (that is, an example in which the camera effect and character effect are performed according to the game medium). ) Have been described, but the game management unit 103 of the present embodiment may further include an effect means for expressing a special effect in the virtual space 11 according to a plurality of game media. In this case, the player can be involved not only in the camera control but also in the special effect of the virtual space 11 by setting the game medium. The "special effects" here include, for example, lighting effects, stage background effects, fireworks effects, blast effects, paper spraying, metal film spraying, wind effects, snow effects, fog effects, water droplet effects, and sound effects (explosion sound). , Glittering sound, etc.). In addition, the "effect" and "directing" referred to here can be interchanged with each other.

[5] Flow FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a flow of processing executed by the processing unit 100 of the server device 10. Here, an example will be described in which a specific camera control is expressed in a part of a section of the music by a lottery process based on a plurality of game cards set in the game card arrangement area A1.

First, the processing unit 100 determines whether or not the player has designated the music based on the information transmitted by the terminal device 20 to the server device 10 in response to the operation input of the player (S11). If a song is specified (S11Y), the process proceeds to the next process, and if not (S11N), the process waits.

Next, the processing unit 100 identifies the music designated by the player, and refers to the camera-controlled standard time table prepared for the music among the timetables 149A stored in the storage unit 140 (S12). ).

Next, the processing unit 100 starts displaying the game card setting screen (S13).

Next, the processing unit 100 determines whether or not the player has input a start instruction based on the information transmitted by the terminal device 20 to the server device 10 in response to the player's operation input (S14). If the start instruction is input (S14Y), the process proceeds to the next process, and if not (S14N), the process proceeds to the next process.

Next, the processing unit 100 identifies a plurality of game cards set in the game card arrangement area A1 based on the information transmitted by the terminal device 20 to the server device 10 in response to the operation input of the player (S15).

Next, the processing unit 100 sets two or more characters corresponding to the character cards set in the game card arrangement area A1 in the virtual space 11 in an arrangement according to the arrangement of the game card arrangement area A1 (S16).

Next, the probability for each camera control is set based on the character card and the item card set in the game card arrangement area A1 (S17). Specifically, the lottery probability table is adjusted.

Next, the processing unit 100 selects camera control by executing the lottery process according to the adjusted lottery probability table (S18).

Next, the processing unit 100 applies the selected camera control to a predetermined section of the standard timetable (S19). This customizes the timetable.

Next, the processing unit 100 executes character control and virtual camera control to generate a stage image (S20). When generating the stage image, the virtual camera control means 103C controls the virtual camera according to a customized timetable. Further, the processing unit 100 adds audio data related to the music designated by the player among the music stored in the storage unit 140 in advance to the generated stage video. As a result, a stage image with music is generated.

Next, the processing unit 100 stores the generated stage image and the information (deck data) related to the game card set in the game card arrangement area A1 in the automatic calculation information 148 of the storage unit 140 (S21). Further, the processing unit 100 transmits the generated stage image to the terminal device 20. As a result, the player can appreciate the stage image in which he / she is involved in the camera control.

Next, the processing unit 100 determines whether or not an upload instruction has been input from the player based on the information transmitted by the terminal device 20 to the server device 10 in response to the player's operation input when the player has finished viewing the stage image. (S22). When the upload instruction is input (S22Y), the process proceeds to the next process (S23). If not, the next process (S23) is skipped and the flow ends.

Next, the processing unit 100 uploads the deck data of the game card and the data of the stage video to the server device (image server) designated by the player (S23). Since the method of designating the server device (image server) by the player is a known technique, the description thereof will be omitted here.

[6] Actions and Effects of the Embodiment In the above embodiment, since the virtual camera is controlled according to the plurality of game media set in the game card arrangement area A1, the player indirectly adjusts by setting the plurality of game media. Can be involved in camera control. By involving the player in the camera control in this way, the player can be given the pleasure of exploring the settings of a plurality of game media until the desired camera control is realized, so that the player can be merely a viewer of the character's behavior. It is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment as a video director as well as the enjoyment of. Therefore, the game operator can continue to attract the player without frequently updating the live performance performance (content including music, choreography, lighting, production, etc.) by the character.

[7] Others The present invention is not limited to the one described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, a term cited as a broad or synonymous term in a description in a specification or drawing can be replaced with a broad or synonymous term in another description in the specification or drawing.

In the present embodiment, the description has been made focusing on the image generation in the simulation game, but the present embodiment is not limited thereto. Further, the image (stage image) generated by the image generation process of the present embodiment can also be used as a background image of a given game.

Further, in the present embodiment, each game may be provided to the terminal device 20 by one server device 10, a server system may be constructed by interlocking a plurality of server devices 10, and each game may be provided to the terminal device 20. You may. Further, some or all the functions of the server device 10 may be mounted on the terminal device 20 side.

The present invention includes a configuration substantially the same as the configuration described in the embodiment (for example, a configuration having the same function, method and result, or a configuration having the same purpose and effect). The present invention also includes a configuration in which a non-essential part of the configuration described in the embodiment is replaced. The present invention also includes a configuration that exhibits the same effects as the configuration described in the embodiment or a configuration that can achieve the same object. Further, the present invention includes a configuration in which a known technique is added to the configuration described in the embodiment.

As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, but those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications that do not substantially deviate from the novel matters and effects of the present invention are possible. .. Therefore, all such modifications are included in the scope of the present invention.

10 ... Server device 20 ... Terminal device 100 ... Processing unit 101 ... Communication control unit 102 ... Web processing unit 103 ... Game management unit 104 ... Card synthesis processing unit 105 ... Game card management unit 120 ... Input unit 130 ... Display unit 140 ... Memory Part 142 ... Main storage unit 144 ... Game information 146 ... User information 148 ... Automatic calculation information 180 ... Information storage medium,
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Claims (17)

A specific means for identifying a plurality of game media including two or more game media with characters set by the player in a given medium placement area.
A character control means for setting two or more characters corresponding to the two or more game media among the plurality of game media in the virtual space and controlling the actions of the two or more characters according to a given algorithm.
A virtual camera control means for controlling a virtual camera arranged in the virtual space,
A computer is made to function as an image generation means for generating an image related to the behavior of the two or more characters from the viewpoint of the virtual camera.
The virtual camera control means
In the action of the two or more characters, depending on the combination of the arrangement of the plurality of game media set in the medium placement area in the medium placement area and the parameters set in each of the plurality of game media. Control the virtual camera,
A program characterized by that. In the program according to claim 1,
The parameters set for each of the plurality of game media include
(I) The type of game medium,
(Ii) Attributes of the game medium,
(Iii) Fixed level or variable level of the game medium,
(Iv) The rarity of the game medium,
(V) Whether or not the game medium is a specific game medium
A program characterized in that at least one of them is included. A specific means for identifying a plurality of game media including two or more game media with characters set by the player in a given medium placement area.
Two or more characters corresponding to the two or more game media among the plurality of game media are set in the virtual space, and the actions of the two or more characters are controlled according to a given algorithm.
Character control means and
A virtual camera control means for controlling a virtual camera arranged in the virtual space,
A computer is made to function as an image generation means for generating an image related to the behavior of the two or more characters from the viewpoint of the virtual camera.
The virtual camera control means
The virtual camera is controlled during the action of the two or more characters according to the plurality of game media set in the medium arrangement area, and the camera control during the action is performed by a lottery based on the plurality of game media. To select,
A program characterized by that. In the program according to claim 3,
The virtual camera control means
The probability that a particular camera control is selected is changed according to the plurality of game media.
A program characterized by that. In the program according to claim 4,
The virtual camera control means
The probability that the particular camera control is selected is changed according to at least one of the parameters related to the player itself and the content of the action.
A program characterized by that. In the program according to claim 4,
The virtual camera control means
Depending on the combination of the first parameters of the plurality of game media, the probability that the particular camera control is selected is improved.
The probability is changed according to the combination of the second parameters of the plurality of game media.
A program characterized by that. In the program according to claim 4,
The camera control candidates that can be selected are changed according to the combination of the first parameters of the plurality of game media.
The camera control candidates that can be selected are changed according to the combination of the second parameters of the plurality of game media.
A program characterized by that. In the program according to any one of claims 4 to 7.
For the specific camera control,
At least one of a camera control for gazing at a specific character among the two or more characters and a camera control for gazing at a specific part of any of the two or more characters is included.
A program characterized by that. In the program according to any one of claims 4 to 8.
The virtual camera control means
Limiting the period during which the particular camera control is selected to a predetermined period during the action.
A program characterized by that. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
To further function the computer as a transmission means for transmitting medium information related to the plurality of game media to an image server device designated by the player or a predetermined image server device together with an image generated by the image generation means. A program featuring. In the program according to claim 10.
A program characterized in that the computer further functions as a receiving means for receiving medium information transmitted from the image server device together with an image by another player different from the player. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 11.
The character control means
The content of the actions of the two or more characters is changed according to the plurality of game media.
A program characterized by that. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
Further provided with an effect means for expressing a special effect in the virtual space according to the plurality of game media.
A program characterized by that. A specific means for identifying a plurality of game media including two or more game media with characters set by the player in a given medium placement area.
A character control means for setting two or more characters corresponding to the two or more game media among the plurality of game media in the virtual space and controlling the actions of the two or more characters according to a given algorithm.
A virtual camera control means for controlling a virtual camera arranged in the virtual space,
An image generation means for generating an image related to the behavior of the two or more characters from the viewpoint of the virtual camera is provided.
The virtual camera control means
In the action of the two or more characters, depending on the combination of the arrangement of the plurality of game media set in the medium placement area in the medium placement area and the parameters set in each of the plurality of game media. Control the virtual camera,
A game device characterized by that. A specific means for identifying a plurality of game media including two or more game media with characters set by the player in a given medium placement area.
A character control means for setting two or more characters corresponding to the two or more game media among the plurality of game media in the virtual space and controlling the actions of the two or more characters according to a given algorithm.
A virtual camera control means for controlling a virtual camera arranged in the virtual space,
An image generation means for generating an image related to the behavior of the two or more characters from the viewpoint of the virtual camera is provided.
The virtual camera control means
The virtual camera is controlled during the action of the two or more characters according to the plurality of game media set in the medium arrangement area, and the camera control during the action is performed by a lottery based on the plurality of game media. To select,
A game device characterized by that. A specific means for identifying a plurality of game media including two or more game media with characters set by the player in a given medium placement area.
A character control means for setting two or more characters corresponding to the two or more game media among the plurality of game media in the virtual space and controlling the actions of the two or more characters according to a given algorithm.
A virtual camera control means for controlling a virtual camera arranged in the virtual space,
An image generation means for generating an image related to the behavior of the two or more characters from the viewpoint of the virtual camera is provided.
The virtual camera control means
In the action of the two or more characters, depending on the combination of the arrangement of the plurality of game media set in the medium placement area in the medium placement area and the parameters set in each of the plurality of game media. Control the virtual camera,
A server device characterized by that. A specific means for identifying a plurality of game media including two or more game media with characters set by the player in a given medium placement area.
A character control means for setting two or more characters corresponding to the two or more game media among the plurality of game media in the virtual space and controlling the actions of the two or more characters according to a given algorithm.
A virtual camera control means for controlling a virtual camera arranged in the virtual space,
An image generation means for generating an image related to the behavior of the two or more characters from the viewpoint of the virtual camera is provided.
The virtual camera control means
The virtual camera is controlled during the action of the two or more characters according to the plurality of game media set in the medium arrangement area, and the camera control during the action is performed by a lottery based on the plurality of game media. To select,
A server device characterized by that.

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